appeal

noun B2

Meaning

An appeal is a request for a decision to be reconsidered or for a judgment to be reviewed, often in a legal or formal context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "appeal" with "appellate," which specifically refers to the court system.

Example Sentences

The charity made an appeal for donations to help children .
The lawyer filed an appeal against the court's decision .
The new phone has a strong appeal to young people .

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